OpenB@Chest-PalmBack CirclesSurface
(Redirected from OpenB@Chest-PalmBack RoundSurface)
American Sign Language
editEtymology
editHand circles heart, indicating the heart-felt nature of the experience or request.
Production
edit- This one-handed ASL sign is produced as follows:
- Move the dominant hand around the chest, at least one full circle.
Hold-move chart for OpenB@Chest-PalmBack CirclesSurface
dominant hand |
type contour |
move round (rnd) |
- When used as a noun, the hand is held briefly before and after the circling movement.
- Stokoe: []B⊤ @X
Adverb
edit- please; would you please; used in a polite request
- OpenB@Chest-PalmBack CirclesSurface BentB@Inside-PalmUp-OpenB@CenterChesthigh-PalmUp BentB@Palm-FingerTipDown-OpenB@CenterChesthigh-PalmUp OpenB@BackFinger-PalmDown-OpenB@CenterChesthigh-PalmDown OpenB@BackWrist-PalmDown-OpenB@CenterChesthigh-PalmDown
- PLEASE AGAIN SLOW (“Please repeat that slowly.”)
Usage notes
edit- (please, would you please, used in a polite request): This is the most common use for this sign. Less common uses are below.
Synonyms
edit- (please): A pleading facial expression with slightly raised eyebrows during the signing of the verb.
Verb
edit- (dated, transitive) to please (someone); to gratify
- (dated) to enjoy; to like
- (intransitive) to appreciate
Usage notes
edit- (to appreciate, to enjoy, to like): The sign 5@Chest-PalmBack 8@NearChest-PalmBack (“to like”) is used more frequently in this sense.
Synonyms
edit- (to appreciate, to enjoy, to like): 5@Chest-PalmBack 8@NearChest-PalmBack
Adjective
editNoun
editRelated terms
edit- OpenB@Chest-PalmBack-OpenB@Trunk-PalmBack RoundSurface-RoundSurface (“to enjoy; to have fun”)